Civics Test: Rights & Responsibilities

Which of the following describes a Constitutional amendment about who can vote?

• all citizens 18 or older can vote

• You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.

• A male citizen of any race (can vote)

• Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)

• All of the above

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• vote in a federal election & serve on a jury

• cross into any country

• serve in parliament

• attend the royal family wedding

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

• Right to seize property

• Freedom of speech & religion

• Right to get everything free

• right to infringe on other's rights

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

• Earth

• The flag of the EU

• The flag of the U.S.

• The Alabama state flag

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

• defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

• obey the laws of the United States

• be loyal to the United States

• give up loyalty to other countries

• All of the above

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

• 16

• 17

• 21

• 18

Which of the following is not a way in which citizens can participate in their democracy?

• vote

• join a political party

• give an elected official your opinion on an issue

• visit a foreign country

• run for office

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

• April 1

• April 15

• November 7

• January 1

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

• at age 18

• at age 21

• at age 16

• at birth